IU graduate plans paint-in

Jacki Frey, local painter and IU graduate, has returned to Bloomington after several years away to nurture local painting talent with a one-woman paint-in.

At the paint-in, she will demonstrate watercolor painting from the front porch of The Venue Fine Art & Gifts at 5:30 p.m. today.

Frey, a member of the Watercolor Society of Indiana, Hoosier Salon and the South Side Art League of Indianapolis, teaches watercolor painting at the Waldron Arts Center. 

She said she gives lessons because she likes to give back to the community.

“People come in and they’re really appreciative,” Frey said. “I like to put interest out there in watercolor. It’s a medium that’s good with instruction.”

The Venue sponsors demonstrations almost every week, mostly by their exhibited artists. 

Dave Colman, assistant curator of the Venue, explained that people usually enjoy seeing an artist work.

“We host these events so people can see what the creative process looks like,” Colman said.

The demonstrations, which are always free, usually occur three to four Tuesdays a month, Colman said.

Refreshments will be provided for Frey’s demonstration and the gallery’s collection of fine arts and gifts will also be on display and for sale.

Frey has her art on display in the Venue’s gallery and will be demonstrating how to paint scenery at the paint-in.

“I’ll sort of begin with the basics and then just paint the picture,” Frey said.